BASF coatings protect Honda Phaeton.(GLOBAL ECONOMY)(Brief article)

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Honda motorcycles and scooters in Europe and North America are now coated with paints from BASF Coatings. The impetus for choosing BASF paints was the high level of corrosion protection of the innovative e-coating system. CathoGuard, a lead-free product, stands out due to its high efficiency and less than one percent solvents. …

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